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Wood Booger · 06-12-2009, 03:16 AM

I just painted the head to my 250 inline six and I was wondering if I should remove the paint where the head bolt heads contact the cylinder head? Will it cause any problems if I leave it on? I was thinking of just going back and retorking the bolts after I run it a little, bit I don't want to chance it.

Wood Booger · 06-12-2009, 03:21 AM

Also, When looking for motor mounts, all I can find are the peice that bolts directly to the block. What about the rest like the pieces that attach to the cross member? I have the mounts that came on the 250. They are out of a 78 long bed, but thay are a little off and I would rather not drill any holes in the cross member if I don't have to.

63 & 64 Bowties · 06-12-2009, 06:13 AM

You may want to post this question over on the engine and drivetrain section.
My best guess, remove the paint. It could and probably will affect your torque reading as the paint "squishes." Also IIRC never retorque anything.

Wood Booger · 06-12-2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

You may want to post this question over on the engine and drivetrain section.

Sorry I sometimes forget where I'm posting. Thanks for the input. Anyone else?

06-12-2009, 03:16 AM	#1
Wood Booger Only a long story if I tell it Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 93	Painted my head I just painted the head to my 250 inline six and I was wondering if I should remove the paint where the head bolt heads contact the cylinder head? Will it cause any problems if I leave it on? I was thinking of just going back and retorking the bolts after I run it a little, bit I don't want to chance it. __________________ NO MONEY, LOTS OF WORK, LOVE THE TRUCK! EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST, see below: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=211430

06-12-2009, 03:21 AM	#2
Wood Booger Only a long story if I tell it Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 93	Re: Painted my head Also, When looking for motor mounts, all I can find are the peice that bolts directly to the block. What about the rest like the pieces that attach to the cross member? I have the mounts that came on the 250. They are out of a 78 long bed, but thay are a little off and I would rather not drill any holes in the cross member if I don't have to. __________________ NO MONEY, LOTS OF WORK, LOVE THE TRUCK! EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST, see below: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=211430 Last edited by Wood Booger; 06-12-2009 at 03:22 AM.

06-12-2009, 06:13 AM	#3
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Painted my head You may want to post this question over on the engine and drivetrain section. My best guess, remove the paint. It could and probably will affect your torque reading as the paint "squishes." Also IIRC never retorque anything. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi



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